The Unieke Sportdag scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at the Kalkwijckhal in Hoogezand offers visitors a firsthand look at adaptive sports, featuring demonstrations of wheelchair basketball, pickleball, badminton, and volleyball, according to regional reporting from RTV Midden-Groningen. Running from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM local time, the event aims to connect wheelchair users, families, caregivers, sports providers, and municipal policymakers to expand athletic opportunities and build regional cooperation.
Event Details and Schedule at the Kalkwijckhal
The sports afternoon opens officially at 1:30 PM local time, with the municipal sports alderman slated to lead the opening remarks. According to RTV Midden-Groningen, the gathering is specifically designed for wheelchair users and their surrounding networks, alongside healthcare professionals, Wmo (Social Support Act) municipal workers, and regional sports clubs looking to broaden their inclusive programming. The Kalkwijckhal provides an accessible indoor venue where participants can try out equipment and speak directly with local athletic organizations.
Demonstrations and Expanding Adaptive Sports Options
A central feature of the program is a live presentation by the Wheelchair Skills Team. Initiator Jacintha Klijnstra highlighted the practical impact of these demonstrations in local coverage. “They make wheelies and show how they take steps and thresholds,” Klijnstra told RTV Midden-Groningen, noting that mastering maneuvering skills significantly broadens an individual’s daily mobility and independence.
Beyond exhibitions, the schedule encourages active participation through “try-and-do” sessions. Attendees can test wheelchair basketball, pickleball, badminton, and volleyball. Organizers plan to use the momentum of the September 27 event to establish a recurring weekly adaptive sports hour in Midden-Groningen, building on recent additions of players to local pickleball groups.
Community Collaboration and Next Steps
The initiative emphasizes networking between athletes and local institutions to streamline support systems and break down barriers to participation. By bringing together municipal policymakers, care providers, and athletes under one roof, the organization seeks to foster practical solutions for everyday mobility and sports access.
The Unieke Sportdag takes place on Sunday, September 27, at the Kalkwijckhal in Hoogezand, running until 4:30 PM. Local sports providers and municipal organizers encourage interested residents, caregivers, and regional professionals to attend the open afternoon session.
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